The Pell Grant is a federal grant that helps low-income students pay for college. It is the largest source of financial aid for undergraduate students in the United States. To be eligible for a Pell Grant, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an eligible institution, and you must meet certain income and asset requirements.
The Pell Grant program was created in 1972, and it has since helped millions of students attend college. The grant is named after Senator Claiborne Pell, who was a strong advocate for education.